Aqara Presence Sensor FP2
By Ethan Halfhide · Updated
mmWave presence sensor that tracks up to five people across 30 zones.
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2
Specifications
- Price
- $82.99
- Device type
- Presence Sensor
- Ecosystems
- Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit
- Rooms
- living-room, bedroom, office, bathroom
- Connectivity
- wifi
- Hub required
- No
- Rental friendly
- Yes
- Matter certified
- No
- Installation
- DIY
- Energy Star
- No
- Local control
- Yes
- Voice control
- No
About
An mmWave radar sensor that detects genuine human presence rather than motion, so lights stop switching off while you sit still. It maps a room into up to 30 configurable zones and tracks up to five people simultaneously, exposing each zone as a separate occupancy sensor to your smart home. It runs over Wi-Fi with no Aqara hub required, and includes an ambient light sensor for daylight-aware automations.
Pros
- +Detects stillness, not just motion — lights stay on while you read
- +Up to 30 zones and five simultaneously tracked people
- +No hub required — connects directly over Wi-Fi
- +Built-in light sensor for daylight-aware automations
Cons
- −Zone setup is genuinely fiddly the first time
- −Needs constant USB-C power
- −No native Matter support — HomeKit and Alexa only
How it compares
| Device | Price | Ecosystems | Matter | Hub required | Local control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 | $82.99 | Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit | No | No | Yes |
| Aqara FP400 Presence Sensor | $59.99 | Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, Matter, SmartThings | Yes | No | Yes |
About the author
Ethan Halfhide: Ethan Halfhide is a smart home enthusiast and AI technologist who follows the connected home market closely, from smart locks and security cameras to robot vacuums, lighting, sensors and hubs. He curates HomeGearLab's device directory, comparing products on published specs, compatibility, setup requirements and price so readers can pick gear that fits their home and works together.